tall ships

noun

plural of tall ship
as in merchant ships

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  1. yachts
  2. brigs
  3. sailboats
  4. barks
  5. junk
Noun
  • The growth in the size and number of yachts has created a shortage of yacht slips.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The world’s wealthiest are finding new ways to deploy their fortunes beyond luxury cars and yachts—and the latest craze is soccer.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of yachts
Noun
  • Cruise ships have brigs – or onboard jails – where they may be held, or they could be confined to their cabins, The Points Guy reported.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of brigs
Noun
  • Often called Miami’s oldest neighborhood, Coconut Grove sits on Biscayne Bay just south of downtown, with historic waterfront estates, a dense tree canopy, sailboats anchored offshore and restaurants within walking distance.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This past week, activists associated with the Global Sumud Flotilla used three sailboats to confront the Sunaid X, a vessel that local unions identified as supplying the American military installation at Sigonella, Sicily.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of sailboats
Noun
  • On his way out, Council obliged Stokes’ request and let out a few barks of his own.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In the other, barking fell from 317 barks per hour to 53, an 83% reduction.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of barks
Noun
  • Secret Santa aside, these budget-friendly gift ideas also make for some of the best stocking stuffers that aren’t junk, as well as gifts for friends, teachers, and co-workers.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Put junk into it, and more junk will come out, as the saying goes.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of junk
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